Teacher of Design Technology

TEACHER OF DESIGN TECHNOLOGY

SALARY                    :          MPS / UPS

CONTRACT              :          Full time

TERM                        :          Permanent

STARTING DATE    :          1st September 2025

RESPONSIBLE TO  :          Head of Technology

We have an exciting opportunity for a Teacher of Design Technology, specialising in Food Technology, to join our outstanding Technology department. The department has a range of specialist rooms and is well equipped, with both traditional and new technologies supported by two technicians. Staff form a hardworking and professional team who have a relentless focus on ensuring all students have a wide ranging and enjoyable experience within the department.

Technology is a very popular option choice and students achieve excellent results at both KS4 and KS5, recent results in all areas placed the department in the top 10% nationally.

The post is suitable for a newly qualified teacher or a more experienced member of staff. The successful candidate will teach:

·        Mixed ability groups in Key Stage 3

·        Eduqas GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition at KS4

·        The ability to teach an additional specialist area at Key Stage 4 would be an advantage, but is not essential

For more information or an informal discussion regarding the post, please contact the Head of Department, Mr S Waggott.

Why work with us

 Burford is an oversubscribed school situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty. This is an excellent school, with a superb environment for learning and a priority given to teacher development. Our aim is to recruit colleagues who will be stimulated by the prospect of working hard to share in our success.

 Additional Staff Benefits

·        Supportive continuous professional development and growth opportunities

·        Health and wellbeing support including access to an Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations and a subsidised Healthcare Plan

·        Teachers Pension scheme membership

·        The school is located within a short walk of a picturesque Cotswold town

As we are a heavily oversubscribed school, children of staff have priority for admission to Burford School.⃰

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed so you can see for yourself what makes Burford School such a special place to work – please contact Sarah Evans, HR Manager, to arrange this.

 The successful candidates will need to meet the person specification in order to be offered the post.

 Burford School is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders in regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced check.

As part of the vetting procedures, shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search. This isn’t part of the shortlisting process, and there will be a chance to address any issues of concern at interview.

Closing date:            Friday 10th January 2025 (12.00pm)